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Viser: Understanding the Universe - An Inquiry Approach to Astronomy and the Nature of Scientific Research
Understanding the Universe
An Inquiry Approach to Astronomy and the Nature of Scientific Research
George Greenstein
(2013)
Sprog: Engelsk
om ca. 10 hverdage
Detaljer om varen
- Paperback: 658 sider
- Udgiver: Cambridge University Press (Februar 2013)
- ISBN: 9780521145329
Within-text and end-of-chapter questions check understanding of concepts and require the student to think critically through astronomy-based problems.
'Nature of Science' and 'Sherlock Holmes Creates a Theory' sections in each chapter encourage students to take on the role of a scientist and so develop an understanding of how scientific progress is made, leading students through a chain of arguments of forming and testing hypotheses, in the context of specific astronomical topics.
By focusing on key topics, the student is able to develop a deeper understanding of the core areas of astronomy.
Math is used to make intuitive points and kept simple by using a two-track system to first describe the logic of the calculation followed by a more detailed example.
Simple illustrations support the text and step students through concepts visually.
Part I. Steps to Astronomy:
1. The sky;
2. The origins of astronomy;
3. Gravity and orbits;
4. Light;
5. The astronomers' tools: telescopes and space probes;
Part II. The Solar System:
6. Introducing the Solar System;
7. The inner Solar System;
8. The outer Solar System;
9. Smaller bodies in the Solar System;
10. Planets beyond the Solar System;
Part III. Stars:
11. Our Sun;
12. A census of stars;
13. The formation of stars and planets;
14. Stellar structure;
15. Stellar evolution and death;
Part IV. Galaxies and the Universe:
16. The Milky Way galaxy;
17. Galaxies;
18. Cosmology;
19. Life in the Universe; Index.